Juba, 7 November 2025 – The Judiciary of South Sudan, with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and partners, has successfully concluded the operations of the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Mobile Court at Juba Central Prison.
In statement released on Friday the Gender-based violence remains one of the most pressing human rights concerns in South Sudan, where survivors often face social stigma, procedural delays, and limited legal recourse. The GBV Mobile Court was established to bridge these gaps by bringing justice closer to survivors and ensuring swift, fair, and sensitive handling of cases.
“Over the course of 40 days, the court adjudicated a total of 129 GBV-related cases, concluding 60 cases and enabling over 60 survivors to receive timely justice and legal assistance. Additionally, 62 inmates were released on bail, helping to reduce over crowding at Juba Central Prison and improve conditions for detainees”.statement read.
The initiative has been hailed as a model of innovation in justice delivery—offering survivors dignity and redress while easing the burden on an overstretched legal system. Officials noted that the project demonstrates the government’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and protecting the rights of women and girls across the country.
“Access to justice is central to the fight against gender-based violence. The mobile court shows that with the right partnerships and support, justice can reach even the most vulnerable,” UNDP representative stated.
UNDP, with continued support from the Kingdom of the Netherlands and other partners, reaffirmed its commitment to supporting South Sudan’s justice sector reforms, advancing human rights, and strengthening gender-responsive institutions.
The initiative, launched on 23 September 2025, marks a major step forward in the country’s efforts to strengthen access to justice, promote gender equality, and advance judicial reforms.
